Written by Chasta Hamilton Sometimes, changing the lighting in a room is a simple, yet effective, way to shake things up a bit. The following are a few fun ways to add dynamic lighting to your studio classroom: Glow Sticks- Glow sticks are a fun prop to incorporate into choreography
It’s a joy teaching the little ones, right? They’re just so stinking cute in their little leotards and tutus. The teacher in you is thrilled when you see their faces light up at accomplishing even the smallest skill. But then there is recital time. With everything else going on in
The culture of your business is important. It’s what people talk about – and word of mouth is still an impactful advertising [positive or negative]. Having a healthy motivational atmosphere can affect performance effort of your students but can also impact their long term participation in the activity. What if a
An angry parent can appear in front of you without warning. Regardless of what else you are handling at the moment, you must deal with this frustrating and nerve-racking situation because your angry parent wants immediate answers. It doesn’t matter how off base you think they are. It’s irrelevant if
Without question, sleep is important to kids. It is precious to their growth and learning. This is critical to all kids from tiny to toddler to school age because it has tremendous impact on the ability of kids to absorb and comprehend, to practice and develop muscle memory – and
Did you know that August is “Kids Eat Right Month“? This is a new initiative of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and spotlights healthy nutrition and active lifestyle choices for children and families. Adults are children’s models for everything. They look to the “grown-ups” in their lives for how
When you’re aiming to boost student numbers, who are you targeting with your marketing? It’s not a trick question, I promise. But I do know your answer already: most Studio Owners would say that they’re looking to get their studio in front of new students. Some of you might say
Our Best Practices and Support Tips posts give you knowledge share directly from our amazing support staff! This is a great category from our blog to save as a favorite to shortcut on your desktop so that you have “quick reference -ability” at moments when just a little advice may
National Dance Week was formed in 1981 when a group of dance-related organizations began a strong “grass roots” movement to bring greater recognition to dance. National Dance Week Foundation was established as a non-profit institution in 2011. Over the years, the organization’s dedication to its founding mission has inspired thousands
We already know that the language you use when communicating with children can determine how much of what you’re saying they actually understand. We also know that the phrases you use in your conversations can determine how communicative kids will be. How we phrase questions can make kids – who